Evidence Director

Psalm 98:1

O sing to the LORD a new song, For He has done wonderful things, His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.

Brandon J. Felder, a Buffalo native, is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Howard University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with Piano Emphasis and a 2015 graduate of the University of Maryland College Park, earning a Masters of Music degree in Music Education with emphasis in Jazz Studies where his final project Non-traditional Music Class Offerings: Integration of Music Technology was published and posted online.

Mr. Felder is currently the director of Choral Activities and Piano Studies at Largo High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The Largo High School choir, in Prince George’s County, was recently selected as a 2015 GRAMMY® Signature School Enterprise Award Semifinalist— the only school in the Washington metropolitan area to receive the honor. The 65-member choir regularly performs music of various genres, such as sacred, folk, foreign language, jazz, classical, and gospel/inspirational. Prior to his appointment at Largo, Brandon was director of Piano & General Music Instruction at the Thomas Pullen Performing Arts K-8 School (Landover, MD) for eight years.

Mr. Felder also offers community service in the sacred genre as the Associate minister of music at the Reid Temple AME Church’s North Campus in Silver Spring Maryland. Felder has also served musical posts at the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria Virginia, the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, and Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington DC. Felder also served as the Artistic Associate director and Musical Director for the Washington Performing Arts Society Men, Women and Children of the Gospel Choirs Division for numerous years.

As a musician, accompanist, director/conductor and educator, Mr. Felder has performed and collaborated with some of America’s leading musical artists including Shania Twain, the late award winning American composer Marvin Hamlisch, Richard Smallwood, Stephen Hurd, Kurt Carr, Walter and Edwin Hawkins, Marvin Winans, Donald Lawrence and many other notable Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominated artists. Mr. Felder has also performed for events hosted by President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter and Oprah Winfrey. Brandon served as principal pianist for both of President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Prayer Services where he performed a commissioned arrangement of the spiritual “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”. Mr. Felder recently served as musical director for Singer/Actress Mary Millben in Zagreb, Croatia (February 2013) for the U.S. Embassy in Croatia in celebration of Black History Month.

Brandon truly lives by Psalm 143:10, “Teach me your will, for you are my God; may your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing”. Brandon is constantly seeking to lead young people (and the young at heart) to Christ through music and open them up to a worship experience like nothing they have experienced before. Although Mr. Felder has been fortunate to obtain much success in such a short span of time, he feels there is even more in store in the near future and gives God all the Glory!

Mr. Felder is the devoted husband of LaTanya Felder, and they are the proud parents of two daughters Cadence and Olivia.

Ministries

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Our focus as a Church is to “Have Faith in God”. We exercise our Faith in God by not only participating in worship, but also by serving God through the ministries of His Church.

Here at Reid Temple AME Church we have several ministries that you and your family can join in order to lighten the load. It has been said that “Many hands make for light work” and we believe that to be true even in God’s house. It is not only our duty to serve but be the example that Jesus left us when He stated in the Gospel according to Mark chapter 10 and verse 45 that “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”.

"Developing daughters into disciples by connecting, growing, and serving."

The Reid Temple-North Women's Ministry is a community of Spirit-filled women committed to serving God, His church, and the broader community. Its purpose is to equip, encourage, and empower women to mature spiritually and to live by faith under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

At Reid Temple-North, we believe that people grow best in healthy and nurturing environments that allow them to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships as they progress in their journey of faith.

That is why we encourage every member of our church to join a specific Life Group—a small community of 10 to 15 like-minded people of all stages of faith and life who are striving to achieve deeper connections with God, with each other, and with others in their lives.

A church should be involved in the care of the pastor’s emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health.

The purpose of the Reid Temple AME Church Pastoral Support Ministry is to show appreciation to Pastor for his leadership and spiritual guidance. Ministries that provide this support include the Pastor's Agape Society, Board of Stewardeses, Board of Stewards, and the Board of Trustees.

To assist men to grow spiritually by strengthening their personal relationship with God through Worship, Bible Study, Accountability, and Fellowship.

The Men’s Ministry was established to help the men of our church in—Mind, Body, and Spirit—to reach their rightful spiritual position through Biblical preaching, teaching, and fellowship. Its vision is to empower our men to become better husbands, fathers, partners, family members, disciples, stewards, and leaders.

The Mission of the CSA of the Reid Temple AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development of our community.

Seeking to transform our community, the Social Action Commission will create an infrastructure and develop pragmatic and achievable social action programs and policies designed to make measurable progress.

Our Worship and Liturgy ministries are charged with the joy- and awe-inspiring task of enhancing your total worship experience by ushering into our church the vibrant and Soul-renewing Spirit of Worship.

From the moment you arrive at Reid Temple-North, these ministries will engage and uplift you through sound, song, movement, dance, and prayer. At special times of the year, such as Easter and Christmas, all of the choirs and ensembles come together to stage major dramatic productions honoring our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They also participate collectively in Fine Arts programs prepared for the church’s annual Music and Worship Conference.

The Music Ministry at Reid Temple-North coordinates the activities and performances of a multi-talented, multi-faceted aggregation of vocalists whose mission is to usher the people of God into His presence through music and exaltation.

The Music Ministry organizes the church’s choirs into the following groups ...

Registration for children in need has already begun and will run through Sunday December 9th. Sponsors Registration starts Sunday November 4, 2018 online and in the lobby for all campuses. To sponsor a child, visit the Sponsor A Child page or register in the lobby after Sunday and Mid-Week services.

REID TEMPLE’S SPONSOR A CHILD PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES IN NEED BY PROVIDING CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO CHILDREN UP TO AGE 17 AND UP TO AGE 21 FOR SINGLE PARENTS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Registration for children in need has already begun and will run through Sunday December 9th. Sponsors Registration starts Sunday November 4, 2018 online and in the lobby for all campuses. To sponsor a child, visit the Sponsor A Child page or register in the lobby after Sunday and Mid-Week services. Should you sign-up to sponsor a child in need this year, your gift must be delivered no later than December 9th. The children need your support!

Reid Temple Christmas Bazaar, Wednesday, November 28 - Saturday, December 1, Glenn Dale location. Small Business Owners this is your chance to increase your exposure and sell your products to over 1,000 shoppers. Booth rentals are just $100.00. To register as a vendor today, go to www.reidtemple.org.

Small Business Owners this is your chance to increase your exposure and sell your products to over 1,000 shoppers. Booth rentals are just $100.00. To register as a vendor today, go to www.reidtemple.org.